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Getting better and better and better!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: November 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Some have kinda trashed this game because it isn't exactly like the first game. But I say; if you want to play the same game, play the old game. This game is fantastically fun. Also, because this game is played exclusively with the stylus anybody can play this game!

This is not a fast paced jump & squash type Mario game. This game is a remarkable blend of creativity, strategy and the Mario World. What is unique is that you are playing not as Mario, but as little Mario toys. And what is interesting is how you earn points by not only keeping all your Mario minis alive but also, by keeping them all moving around multiple enemies at the same time. The levels continue to get more interesting and new challenges are placed before your little Mario minis. Each floor contains new ways to move your minis around; i.e. Level 3 ads pipes and water, Level 4 your Mario's can magnetically walk up walls and ceilings. And, so the game play gets harder and more fun with every level. Also, new enemies are added each level so level 3's strategies don't work on level 4.

The replayability is huge as you try to get gold stars on each level. And trust me some levels are almost impossible to get a gold star in (sometimes I have played the same stage 7 or 8 times to get a score I feel good about). You can access any level that you have rescued at least 1 Mario mini in at any time (which is really cool), and there is also 2 mini games for each of the 8 levels. One mini game is kinda like whack-a-mole except with pipes and shyguy, and the other is always a Mario minis vs. DK. They are very enjoyable.

Something that I think is very fun, is the level building toolkit. You can use the tools from any levels that you have beaten to create your own levels. Wow, is it fun to create levels, and test them. They can then be sent to your friends DS-lite's and they can play them. The generator tools are simple, but to create a good map is challenging and could potentially be a positive "trial & error" learning experience for kids.

Overall, the game is fun, super addicting, challenging and a good value for the money. If strategy/puzzle gaming if your type of thing, this game is great, and because of the changes in the way the game is played it never get old.

Nintendo, we want more!!!! Keep unique games coming!

Graphics: A+

Sound: A

Control: A+

Fun & Enjoyment: A++

Overall: A+

A Successful March

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: September 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Mario vs. Donkey Kong was a fairly good game. There were a few things that kept it from being great, but the basic premise and formula worked for it. Now we have Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2, and it's quite a good game. Those who enjoy nostalgia will probably enjoy more than those who don't. In other words, if you really liked the original Donkey Kong, or the original Mario vs. Donkey Kong, you'll definitely like March of the mini's.

The game begins with Mario being at the new Super Mini Mario World theme park. He's alongside a princess. It's not Princess Peach, and it's not Primcess Daisy of Super Mario Land, either. Rather it's Pauline, the princess from the very first Donkey Kong game released in the arcade more than twenty years ago! DK has already got his sights on her. When she turns his affection away, he throws a fit, and then takes her to the very top of the theme park. It's up to those Mini-Mario's to go up and save her, and that's what you'll be doing.

Throughout the game you'll take control of the mini's in one level. In each level youi'll find mini Mario's scattered all over the place. All of them are deactivated from the get go. This is where the unique controls come in. You'll use the stylus a lot in this game. You'll have to tap a Mini-Mario to make it go, and then you'll have to use the stylus to make him change directions, jump and avoid traps all together. If you tap on a Mini-Mario while he's going, he'll stop. There are plenty of Mini-Mario's in one stage. The basic goal is to get them all to the end of a level. Most levels play out like this. In the last level of every world you'll have to face off with Donkey Kong as the boss.

The controls are actually really unique. It takes a moment to get used to, and you'll have to move the camera around in order to take control of the other Mini's and see what they're doing. It takes a little getting used to, but after a while it becomes second nature. The game is certainly no cakewalk this way, but it's fairly addictive.

A neat aspect of the game is that you are graded on how well you do in a level. Getting all the Mini's to the exit at the same time (as opposed to one by one), doing it fast and without losing lives all go into your overall ranking at the end of a level. You'll be scored with either a Bronze, Silver or Gold rating. The replay value from this game comes almost entirely from trying to obtain a Gold rating. It's fun because to get one actually forces you to replay through levels over and over and ultimately master the game itself.

Another really cool aspect of this game is the ability to design your own levels. It's not too difficult and you can even share them online using Nintendo wi-fi. You can also load up other levels and see if you can complete them just the same. It's really simple to use, and won't keep you busy for hours trying to figure out where all the small kinks go.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2 looks really good. A little too cute for some gamers, but I wasn't expecting anything more than that. The games look suffices, and so do some of the tunes. Some full of nostalgia. Although, it does get a little annoying to hear the voices of the Mini's. You'll quickly get used to it, but sometimes it's just annoying.

The whole game in and of itself gets a little nostalgia going for it. While story mode itself is really short, it's got a ton of replay going for it simply to get that Gold rating. Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2 is sure to keep the gamers who can't put a game down until they've done absolutely everything busy for a while.

The Good

+Nostalgia
+Great level designs
+Unique controls
+Good music
+Create levels and send 'em out

The Bad

-Sometimes the Mini Mario's voices are annoying
-Story mode is short

This game is awesome!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: January 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Lately games on the DS have not been using the touch screen much, but this game brings the joy of the touchscreen. The levels barely get harder so it's great for beginners or if you just want to have fun.

MINI MII

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 11
Date: January 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

WHEN D.K. CAPTURES PAULINE,MARIO HAS TO SEND OUT THE MINIS TO RESCUE HER!CONTROL THE MINIS AND GUIDE THEM THROW BRAIN-BOGGLING PUZZLES.BEAT D.K. BOSSES AND SHY GUY SMASH MINIGAMES TO OPEN UP CONSTRUTION ZONES WHERE YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN LEVEL AND SEND IT TO YOUR FRIENDS USING WI-FI! DON'T FORGET THE FAMAILER SEEMING SECRET BASEMENT LEVELS.

Fun game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 8
Date: September 28, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is fun. Gets harder and harder. You can do levels over to get all the mini Marios and cards. Beating Donkey Kong at the end of each level has been very easy so far. I am on level 4.

Mini-Marios on the Loose

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you enjoy "puzzle" type games, then this is the game you really need for your DS!

Players guide their mini-Marios through increasingly difficult mazes to reach the end of the level. Each of the 8 levels has 10 sub-levels, with a boss at the end. There are also mini-games you have to complete at the end of each level to advance.

For kids who enjoy puzzle games, this is a great investment! The graphics and colors are great, and the increasing difficulty will keep them challenged. There are also codes you can get to "win" a mini-Donkey Kong, a mini-Peach, and a mini-Toadstool.

Great fun for all. Both my 10-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter enjoy this game, especially where you can create your own "stage" for the characters to play in!

addictive little game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

My only complaint with this game is that it is too short. I wish it was twice as long, but what you get is lots of fun. It didn't take me very long to get gold stars on every level -- the key is to not to go after all the coins, just go directly home. ...And keep those little guys moving once you start them up. A charming little puzzle game.

The only bad part is when it ends

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I really loved Lemmings, and while this certainly isn't the same game, it's close enough. I'd say this is easily one of the best games available for the DS if you like puzzles. It can be a bit too easy sometimes though. There's actually quite a few levels, but I really wish they would make another one now that I finished it.

Mario March of the Minis Nintendo DS game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Ordered this for my grandchildren and they love it. Arrived in great shape, on time. Well pleased.

Video entertainment

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Great game geared for older children. My seven year old loves it. I thought it was more like the original Donkey Kong, but it isn't. My five year old can play it, but she has difficulties understanding the patterns in the game you need to follow. I believe this game is better suited as a beginner game for Nintendo and not a starter game.

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